New Zealand's cat eradication campaign
This controversial campaign wants to ban cats from NZ.
New Zealand is an amazing, gorgeous country with unique wildlife found nowhere else in the world. And cats are killing them.
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KittyCam proves: Your kitty really is a killer
Study illustrates why outdoor cats lead shorter lives
Cats are always trying to convince us that they are ninjas, cold-hearted killers who deserve our respect and awe. Don't tell your cat - their ego doesn't need the boost - but a new study shows that it is probably true.
Dubbed "KittyCam," this project is a collaboration between National Geographic and the University of Georgia. Researchers chose 60 free-roaming outdoor house cats in the town of Athens, Georgia, and fitted them with cameras. They sent the cats out to live their lives, then studied the results.
Bird lovers and ecologists have long known that cats are a major threat to wildlife. Still, many owners are shocked to learn that 44 percent of free roaming cats hunt and kill on a daily basis. On average, these hunters will kill a surprising number of animals - approximately two animals per week. Most of the kills were birds, but the cats also killed a fair number of lizards - facts their owners would never suspect, because the cats invariably left the dead lizards at the kill site, rather than bringing them home.
Raw Food for Cats
Start by buying some frozen mice which you thaw before feeding.
Cats are carnivores by nature. Popular kibble barely even contains meat. Why are we feeding them a diet of processed food made mostly of grains and fillers? My furry friends are part of my family and I would NOT feed them most kibble I see on grocery store shelves.
Feeding your animal companions food from a bag is the equivalent of feeding yourself processed food. The result is obesity, disease, dehydration, damage to internal organs and a general feeling of discomfort. In the wild, cats will seek prey and eat most of the internal organs without the ill effects of bacteria, due to the high level of acid in the stomach. As with most animals, the cat’s digestive system is very different than that of a human.
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